Airport Comparison
| SEA | YXH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | Medicine Hat Airport |
| IATA Code | SEA | YXH |
| ICAO Code | KSEA | CYXH |
| City | Seattle | Medicine Hat |
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | America/Edmonton |
| Elevation | 432 ft | 2,352 ft |
| Coordinates | 47.450000, -122.310000 | 50.020000, -110.720000 |
Seattle (SEA) to Medicine Hat (YXH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States to Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) in Medicine Hat, Canada is 896 kilometers (557 miles / 484 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is an international route connecting United States with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 01:34 in Seattle, it's 02:34 in Medicine Hat.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,920 feet between the two airports. Medicine Hat Airport sits higher than Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
The return flight from Medicine Hat (YXH) to Seattle (SEA) follows a heading of 256° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.